Richard Hastings, MBA

Expertise
Richard Hastings, MBA, brings more than 30 years of executive, leadership and frontline fundraising experience to his work with Carter’s partners. Prior to joining Carter, Richard served as Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations at Virginia Tech and contributed to three multi-billion-dollar campaigns in major gifts positions with two Johns Hopkins University divisions. He also served as the Chief Development Officer for National Cathedral School in Washington, DC, and currently serves as Associate Vice President, Campaign Strategy for the White House Historical Association. 

Focus at Carter
Richard’s highlighted areas of work include: improving gift officer effectiveness; growing a culture of philanthropy; ensuring operational efficiency of the development/advancement team; growing annual funds alongside major gifts; building major gifts to complement traditional membership organizations; identification and cultivation of diverse volunteer leaders; and campaign planning and execution.

My promise to our team and partners

“I work alongside nonprofit executives and boards as a trusted partner, transforming donor insights into meaningful strategy. With a patient and thoughtful approach, I equip professional teams with the knowledge and tools they need to make confident decisions that strengthen donor relationships.“